How to call the Philippines from Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +63 x xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 63 x xxxx xxxx
From $0.24/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the Philippines from Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Philippine numbers drop their leading 0 after 63, so Manila is 2 and not 02.
- 00Saudi Arabia exit code
- 63Country code of the Philippines
- 2Manila
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +63 x xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +63 2 4001 2345
- Mobile
- +63 2 4001 2345
- Landline
- 00 63 2 4001 2345
Main area codes in the Philippines
The area code comes right after 63, then the local number
- Davao City00 6382then the local number
- Manila00 632then the local number
- Zamboanga City00 6362then the local number
- Cebu City00 6332then the local number
- Cagayan de Oro00 6388then the local number
- Angeles City00 6345then the local number
- Iloilo City00 6333then the local number
- Bacolod City00 6334then the local number
Before you call the Philippines
Dial your city with its code
Here is how to call to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia by city: add the city code after 00 63.
- Davao City00 63 82
- Cebu City00 63 32
- Baguio City00 63 74
Leave out the 0 after 63
A saved number that starts with 0 fails. A 9-digit number after 63 is complete.
- Fails
- 00 63 082 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 63 82 xxxx xxxx
Save contacts with +63
This is how to call the Philippines number from Saudi. Calling the Philippines cell phones then works from any mobile.
- Save the contact as +63
- Add the number
- Tap call
Calling the Philippines from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls the Philippines for $0.24/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.83/min. stc includes the Philippines in mofawtar flex, and Mobily sells it as the International Booster add-on.
- stcmofawtar flex
- MobilyInternational Booster
- Virgin MobileNo plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.24 landline$0.30 mobile |
 Mobily180 min included with International Minutes Service, Globe, 180 minutes 30 daysmobily.com.sa · 2026 | $0.19 + tax |
 | $0.83 |
 | $0.17 + tax |
Want to call the Philippines?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the Philippines
The time now in the Philippines, and the best hours to call. The time difference never changes, so the best hours to call stay the same in every season.
- Time difference
- All year: 5 hours ahead of Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to the Philippines fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom any country, a call to the Philippines also fails when
- The 0 is still there
- You dialed 00 but your country uses a different code
- The toll-free number will not connect
Questions
How to call the Philippines mobile number from a Saudi Arabia cell phone?
Dial +63, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to the Philippines included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to the Philippines in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the Philippines from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.83 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Davao City from Saudi Arabia?
For Davao City, dial 00 63 82, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the Philippines?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 63. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +63 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 63 and the number
Can I call the Philippines on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 63 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the Philippines
Why isn't my call going through to the Philippines?
The usual causes: the 0 is still there, you dialed 00 but your country uses a different code, and the toll-free number will not connect. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to the Philippines mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the Philippines from Saudi Arabia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the Philippines without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the Philippines landline from Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 63, then the number
When is the best time to call the Philippines?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Philippines. All year: 5 hours ahead of Riyadh
How to make an international call to the Philippines?
Dial 00 63, then the number. From a mobile, +63 works too